Tag Archives: chocolate

S’mores brownies with salted caramel and dark chocolate

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

A favourite campfire treat gets a fabulous makeover! Rich, gooey and deliciously decadent, these brownies are one of the most wonderful things I have ever baked. Putting a graham cracker crust under my favourite chewy brownie recipe, throwing in some … Continue reading →

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A mostly make-ahead fancy vegetarian feast

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Perfect for date night…or any night! Move over, meat and potatoes. When it comes to making a special dinner at home, why not try a new approach to menu planning? Vegetarian meals by their very nature are colourful and appealing; … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Balsamic Sauce

Posted on December 5, 2017 by

A versatile treat that’s great for gifting! This thick, rich sauce is ideal as a glaze for roasted meats and great as a drizzle over ice cream or sliced fruit such as strawberries or pears. You can also make amazing … Continue reading →

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Deconstructed Cannoli with Crispy Cinnamon Cookies

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

All the flavour, none of the fuss! I adore eating cannoli but I don’t enjoy making it. Maybe the distinct absence of any Italian ancestors in my lineage leaves me ill-equipped for the task, but I find filling those delicate … Continue reading →

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Mini Chocolate Cakes with Salted Ganache

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

A rich, satisfying gluten-free treat A few months ago, a fan of my blog pointed out what should have been glaringly obvious to me: there are not nearly enough chocolate recipes on here. (Thanks, Erin!) There’s a simple reason – … Continue reading →

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Mocha Crinkle Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

A flavourful, festive treat! These are the most wonderful cookies. Not too sweet, fragrant with coffee and chocolate and ever-so-pretty with their dusting of icing sugar. That dusting is part of their magic – by rolling the dough balls first … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free chewy chocolate walnut cookies

Posted on April 1, 2016 by

I came up with this recipe to replicate a favourite treat available at a neighbourhood coffee shop. It’s perfect for anyone who cannot tolerate gluten or dairy but craves the rich taste and texture of traditional brownies. I suppose these … Continue reading →

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